RWE Supply & Trading is to provide a significant share of the green electricity produced by the Polish onshore wind farm ”Windfarm Polska III“, including the certificates of origin, totalling around 180 gigawatt hours. The green electricity will be delivered to Polish industrial customers in the construction sector for a period of 10 years from … Continue reading RWE to market green electricity from Polish wind farm to local industry
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Nordex receives an order for 50 MW of wind power from e-wikom in Germany
Nordex has received an order from a project company managed by e-wikom GmbH for the supply and installation of nine wind turbines totaling 50.4 MW for the Ostprignitz wind farm in Brandenburg, Germany. The service and maintenance of the wind turbines for 20 years is also included in the order. In early 2024, Nordex will … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 50 MW of wind power from e-wikom in Germany
Continue readingVestas wins an order for 373 MW of wind power in South Africa with V163-4.5 MW wind turbines
Independent power producer Red Rocket has placed a 373 MW order for the Brandvalley, Rietkloof and Wolf wind farms, to be located in Western Cape and Eastern Cape, South Africa. The contract includes the supply and installation of 64 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines, 12 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines and five V162-6.2 MW Enventus wind turbines. Vestas will … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 373 MW of wind power in South Africa with V163-4.5 MW wind turbines
Continue readingRenewables: New job opportunities for the energy transition
The “human factor” is one of the key elements for achieving the objectives of the energy and environmental transition over the coming years. For this reason, we have launched the “Power your Growth” program, which is designed to train thousands of young people for the electricity sector. The transition to decarbonization requires first and foremost … Continue reading Renewables: New job opportunities for the energy transition
Continue readingOffshore wind sector needs to rethink its approach to vessel procurement
In particular, the industry needs to overcome its reliance on ‘traditional’ vessel options, such as SOVs, when moving into the long-term operational phase, according to innovative, simulation-driven marine engineering consultancy, BAR Technologies (BAR). BAR, which has recently launched the BARTech 50 – a new low emission hull form design capable of long-distance offshore transfer – … Continue reading Offshore wind sector needs to rethink its approach to vessel procurement
Continue readingTrade Groups Call for Continued Action on Mexico’s Discriminatory Energy Policies
The American Clean Power Association, National Association Manufacturers and American Petroleum Institute today sent a letter to United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai calling for continued action to hold Mexico accountable for its discriminatory energy policies by using every tool available under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “The Government of Mexico’s escalating pursuit of discriminatory policies … Continue reading Trade Groups Call for Continued Action on Mexico’s Discriminatory Energy Policies
Continue readingShell, Gulf Wind Technology to establish offshore wind energy hub in Louisiana
In an effort to advance offshore wind energy technology and expand the emerging industry’s skilled workforce, Gulf Wind Technology announced today it is collaborating with Shell to establish a research, training and technology demonstration program at GWT’s Avondale Global Gateway facility in New Orleans, site of the old Avondale Shipyard. GWT, supported by a $10 … Continue reading Shell, Gulf Wind Technology to establish offshore wind energy hub in Louisiana
Continue readingStatkraft explores opportunities for its fast-growing EV charging business Mer
Statkraft, Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy, has started to explore the opportunity to invite new shareholders into the ownership structure of its fully-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging operator Mer, to support the company’s ambitious growth strategy. Statkraft, who will remain an active and committed majority shareholder in Mer, has engaged Carnegie and Skandinaviska Enskilda … Continue reading Statkraft explores opportunities for its fast-growing EV charging business Mer
Continue readingAccelerating wind energy deployment can be a key tool for developing countries
A new report from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) highlights the enormous potential of embracing the potential of wind energy. In just five years, five developing countries could add 3.5 GW of capacity, an extra US$12.5 bn for their economies and create 130,000 FTE work-years. The five countries – Argentina, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia and … Continue reading Accelerating wind energy deployment can be a key tool for developing countries
Continue readingVattenfall Energy Savings Barometer: Smart measures and investments against the energy crisis
Consumers in Europe are tackling the energy crisis by a mix of small behavioural changes in their everyday life, but also by investing in energy efficiency measures. Among age groups, younger people between 18-35 years have so far been least likely to change their behaviour in daily life to save energy. Compared to other countries, … Continue reading Vattenfall Energy Savings Barometer: Smart measures and investments against the energy crisis
Continue readingEquinor & bp Host Long Island Expo to Engage Local Suppliers on the Offshore Wind Industry
Equinor and bp, the 50-50 partners in the Empire and Beacon Wind projects, held their third supplier expo at Farmingdale State College. Over 200 local and regional manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors attended to meet key offshore wind project suppliers and vendors. The event offered an important opportunity for Long Island businesses to learn how to … Continue reading Equinor & bp Host Long Island Expo to Engage Local Suppliers on the Offshore Wind Industry
Continue readingWind industry commits to make its supply chains even more sustainable
On 6 March a broad coalition of wind and solar companies and industry and other associations signed an agreement with the Dutch Government on International Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector. By signing they commit themselves to make their entire international value chains more sustainable. The signatories will now tackle and … Continue reading Wind industry commits to make its supply chains even more sustainable
Continue readingMythbusting: “Electric cars are no more climate-friendly than ordinary cars!”
An electric car that uses electricity from clean, renewable sources produces no greenhouse gas emissions. A petrol-powered vehicle emits on average two tonnes of CO2 each year, yet some people still claim that electric cars are no more climate-friendly than “fossil cars”. Is that right? The debate about how climate-friendly electric cars “really” are comes … Continue reading Mythbusting: “Electric cars are no more climate-friendly than ordinary cars!”
Continue readingChina drives global wind turbine orders to new record in 2022
Wind market sees 44 GW in global orders in Q4 2022, 134.6 GW for FY 2022 Global wind turbine order intake hit new highs in 2022, with 44 gigawatts (GW) procured in Q4 and 134.6 GW for the year, both records. Dominated by activity in China, annual investment reached an estimated $74.2 billion, according to … Continue reading China drives global wind turbine orders to new record in 2022
Continue readingJapan eyes offshore wind power beyond territorial waters
Japan is considering expanding locations of offshore wind farms from outside its territorial waters to the country’s exclusive economic zone in a bid to jump-start the industry. Currently, offshore wind farms are limited to territorial waters about 22 kilometers from the coast. This would be expanded to the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) located 200 nautical miles, or about 370 km, from the coast. … Continue reading Japan eyes offshore wind power beyond territorial waters
Continue readingWind power and solar utility-scale buildout gains speed in Brazil, Chile and Colombia, while Mexico falls behind
Latin America has the potential to increase its utility-scale solar and wind power capacity by more than 460% by 2030 if all 319 gigawatts (GW) of prospective new projects in the region come online, according to a new report from Global Energy Monitor. Together with existing distributed and smaller-scale solar capacity, Latin America will be … Continue reading Wind power and solar utility-scale buildout gains speed in Brazil, Chile and Colombia, while Mexico falls behind
Continue readingChina pushes wind power to a new record
Wind power received 44 GW in global orders in the fourth quarter of 2022, 134.6 GW for fiscal year 2022.Global order intake for wind turbines reached new records in 2022. 44 GW were purchased in the fourth quarter and 134.6 GW in the year, both new record volumes. Dominated by activity in China, annual investment … Continue reading China pushes wind power to a new record
Continue readingIngeteam plans to hire 1,000 people and become a leader in technology to electrify society
Ingeteam today presented its new strategic plan for 2022- 2024, which aims to consolidate its position as a leader in power conversion technology, which makes the electrification of society possible. It is a plan for growth (in terms of turnover and staff) and investment (both in technology and facilities). The plan anticipates the creation of … Continue reading Ingeteam plans to hire 1,000 people and become a leader in technology to electrify society
Continue readingDNV awards AiP for a floating ammonia production unit developed by SWITCH2 and BW Offshore
An industrial scale concept for a floating production unit to produce green ammonia has secured Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV, affirming the technical feasibility of the design. The project is now ready to start the Basic Design phase. The so-called NH3 FPSO concept is being developed by Netherland-based SwitchH2 BV and Norway-based BW Offshore … Continue reading DNV awards AiP for a floating ammonia production unit developed by SWITCH2 and BW Offshore
Continue readingBrazil could add 217 GW in solar and wind energy capacity by 2030
Brazil could add 217 GW in solar and wind generation capacity by 2030, shows an analysis by the Global Energy Monitor (GEM). This potential would be reached if all the new large projects (centralized generation) planned in the country were executed by the end of the decade. According to the study, Brazil has a prospective … Continue reading Brazil could add 217 GW in solar and wind energy capacity by 2030
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